EVENTS
Satrang’s programming is year round, and includes coffee socials, film screenings, drag shows, and large scale events, like South Asian Pride Night, Family Day, and our annual Anniversary Gala.
RESOURCES
Through our connections to ally orgs serving the South Asian and LGBTQIA+ communities, we are able to connect our community members to support for mental health, immigration services, and gender-affirming care.
SATRANGI STORIES
We aim to document and uplift the personal histories of multiple generations of LGBTQIA South Asians in various forms, including writing, film, and audio interviews.
About us
Satrang serves the South Asian LGBTQ community of Southern California by promoting awareness, acceptance, and empowerment through social, educational, and advocacy-related events. We envision an inclusive and visible community in which South Asian LGBTQ-identified people feel whole and heard.
Satrang is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. No one shall be treated differently, separately, or have any action that directly affects the individual be taken on the basis of race, religion, national origin, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or disability.
Satrang in the Media
Hear from our community members about the ways in which Satrang gives them a space to be their authentic selves
“Being there made me feel so hopeful for myself and other queer South Asians that there are people who have created a blueprint for having a happy queer life”
Satrangis discuss finding community and acceptance for all parts of their identity
“Seeing other South Asian queer people living and thriving and embracing their joy gave me the permission to do the same”
Satrang’s South Asian Pride Night was one of many events centering LGBTQIA+ Asians featured in a 2023 article in the LA Times
“To see the older generation of South Asian LGBTQ members, thrive and live these full lives was very reaffirming and empowering for me”
Former board president Alicia Virani tells Seema Magazine what Satrang means to her.
Satrang @ 25 – Queer South Asian Diaspora(s) in Context
Learn about the history of Satrang by visiting SAADA’s digital exhibition, curated by Aziz Sohail and Alexis Bard Johnson.
“While gesturing to the past, the exhibition also looks to the future, asking how Satrang may continue to evolve. This presentation explores: how can an LGBTQ community organization hold intergenerational memory? How does it simultaneously celebrate collective joy and also give space to grief? And how does it respond to the needs of a diverse and complex community, creating a safe space for all”
Satrang Recognized by City of West Hollywood
In June 2023, the Satrang board was presented a Certificate of Recognition by Mayor Sepi Shyne, in recognition of Satrang’s cultural contributions, community building, and advocacy-related work.
Gallery
Some photos from our recent events!
Community Partners
South Asian Network (SAN) – Satrang and SAN are working together on gathering mental health resources and conducting outreach efforts within the South Asian community in Southern California.
Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies was conceived in 2017 for South Asian families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning individuals to learn about LGBTQ+ issues, find community with one another and learn how to better support their loved ones. Their mission is to foster understanding and acceptance among families, with the goal of affirming and celebrating our LGBTQ+ loved ones.
NQAPIA seeks to build the capacity of local LGBT AAPI organizations, invigorate grassroots organizing, develop leadership, and challenge homophobia, racism, and anti-immigrant bias.
DeQH is the first national Desi lgbtQ+ Helpline in the United States. The offer free, confidential, culturally sensitive peer support, information and resources for LGBTQ+ South Asian individuals, families and friends around the globe.
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) is committed to promoting the wellbeing and resilience of LA County’s LGBTQ+ individuals and communities, which represent a diverse range of gender and sexual expressions, identities and orientations.
Get in touch
Have a question or feedback? Want to collaborate with us or sponsor us? Reach out to us and we will be in touch soon!